Project Manager

Lead Strategic Projects That Drive Innovation

At Conax Technologies, we develop engineered sealing and connectivity solutions that serve demanding applications across aerospace, defense, energy, industrial, and advanced manufacturing markets. We are seeking an experienced Project Manager who thrives in a technical manufacturing environment and can successfully lead cross-functional initiatives from concept through implementation.

This role is ideal for a project management professional who enjoys collaborating with engineering, operations, quality, supply chain, and commercial teams to bring new products and process improvements to life while delivering measurable business results. The position was created to support continued business growth and strategic initiatives across the organization.

Position Summary

The Project Manager is responsible for applying project management best practices while leading new product development initiatives, product extensions, and continuous improvement projects across multiple departments. Acting as the central point of coordination, this individual manages project scope, cost estimates, engineering resources, schedules, and stakeholder communication to ensure successful project execution.

What You'll Do

• Lead business case development for new programs, products, and strategic initiatives.
• Develop project charters, baseline plans, schedules, budgets, resource plans, and risk assessments.
• Partner with Engineering, Operations, Quality, Supply Chain, and Leadership teams to drive project execution and accountability.
• Define project milestones, technical objectives, deliverables, and schedules through coordinated team efforts.
• Evaluate Non-Recurring Engineering (NRE) requirements, resource needs, and project timelines.
• Lead recurring project team meetings and monthly leadership reviews to communicate progress and resolve issues.
• Monitor project risks and implement mitigation plans to ensure project success.
• Communicate project status to customers, leadership, and internal stakeholders while escalating concerns when necessary.
• Facilitate cross-functional action planning and drive projects to completion.
• Manage multiple complex projects simultaneously in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Promote a culture of recognition, teamwork, accountability, and continuous improvement.
• Document project activities, lessons learned, and best practices within company systems and processes.

Qualifications

What We're Looking For

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Science, Business, or a related technical field.
• Five or more years of experience supporting technical engineering and manufacturing projects or programs.
• Demonstrated project management experience leading cross-functional teams.
• Strong understanding of project management methodologies, processes, and best practices.
• Experience with project planning, scheduling, cost management, scope management, change control, resource allocation, risk management, and work breakdown structures.
• Excellent communication, facilitation, organizational, and presentation skills.
• Proven ability to foster teamwork and collaboration across diverse groups.

Preferred Qualifications

• PMP (Project Management Professional) or CAPM certification, or the desire to obtain certification.
• Experience in manufacturing, industrial, aerospace, defense, energy, or highly regulated industries.
• Experience leading new product development (NPD), continuous improvement, or operational excellence initiatives.
• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, or structured problem-solving methodologies.

Successful Candidate must be able to meet U.S. export control requirements (ITAR/EAR) to gain access to technical data.

We are unable to accept candidates needing sponsorship.

Salary ranges for this role are based on the job’s location and may be adjusted according to a candidate’s experience, reflecting our commitment to recognizing and rewarding individual expertise and contributions.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate based on any legally protected status. Qualified applicants will receive consideration based on merit and business needs, and reasonable accommodations are available for individuals with disabilities. This job description is not intended to be all‑inclusive, and duties or requirements may change as business needs evolve. Employment is at will and may be terminated by either the employee or the company at any time, with or without cause or notice, in accordance with applicable law.

Key Competencies

• Adaptability
• Organization & Planning
• Oral & Written Communication
• Active Listening
• Customer Focus
• Initiative & Resourcefulness
• Goal Setting
• Leadership Through Influence
• Cross-Functional Collaboration

Why Join Conax?

At Conax, you'll have the opportunity to lead impactful projects that directly contribute to innovation, operational excellence, and customer success. You'll work with talented engineers and business professionals while helping shape the future of products and processes that support mission-critical applications worldwide.